The Dish Was Served
The tea party was… it wasn't easy to describe if it was a success or a failure. And that was something that she disliked the most. Uncertainties? She didn't need any of that. She wished for a more solid response, but she could only do so much. Even her position did not ensure that everything would be handed to her on a silver platter.
At least that was how she was seeing the situation right now.
The Queen of Hearts had managed to convince Mallory to stay until tea time was over, and one can consider that as a win. A small win in her part. Mostly because Harold was enticed by the carrot cake—
And perhaps Mallory also seemed to be enjoying herself with the cheesecake.